Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Grants for Nonprofits Across 24 States

•    Applications are open Oct. 1–31 for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations
•    Sparklight awards $250,000 annually through its Charitable Giving Fund
•    Grants support digital literacy, hunger relief and community development
•    More than $1.3 million has been awarded to 300+ nonprofits since 2020

PHOENIX (Oct. 1, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading high-speed internet and mobile provider, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund, offering nonprofit organizations across the company’s 24-state service area an opportunity to apply for a grant. 

KEY FACTS

•    Sparklight’s Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund application period runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, 2026.
•    Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located within Sparklight’s 24-state service area.
•    Sparklight awards $250,000 in grants each year to nonprofit organizations through the Charitable Giving Fund.
•    Funding focuses on three priority areas: education and digital literacy, hunger relief and food insecurity, and community development.
•    Since the Fund was established in 2020, Sparklight has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofit organizations.

Sparklight awards $250,000 annually through its Charitable Giving Fund

The Charitable Giving Fund includes two grant cycles each year, with $125,000 awarded to nonprofits in the spring and $125,000 in the fall. Since its inception in 2020, the program has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofits.

Previous recipients include Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS), which received a $7,500 grant to provide nutritious meals and wellness checks to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities.

“For many of our clients, a meal delivery is more than food — it’s a lifeline that reduces isolation and provides reassurance that someone cares,” said Stephanie Nabor, SEACUS Executive Director. “This grant reflects Sparklight’s commitment to the well-being of our community and those who need it most.”
 

Grants focus on digital literacy, hunger relief and community development

Sparklight focuses its charitable giving on three priority areas where the need is significant and the impact is lasting: 
•    education and digital literacy
•    hunger relief and food insecurity
•    community development

Previous grants have also supported child and senior advocacy, housing and rent assistance, workforce development, programs for veterans and individuals with disabilities and other community-based initiatives.
 

Applications are open Oct. 1–31 for eligible nonprofit organizations

Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations within Sparklight’s 24-state service area can submit applications through Oct. 31. Grant recipients will be announced in December.

For additional information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund or to apply for a grant, visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving. To learn more about Sparklight internet and mobile services, visit www.sparklight.com/internet.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: When can nonprofits apply for Sparklight grants in Fall 2026?
Answer: Applications for Sparklight’s Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund are open from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, 2026. Eligible organizations can find application information on the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund page.

Question: Who can apply for a Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund grant?
Answer: The Fall 2026 funding opportunity is open to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Sparklight’s 24-state service area. Organizations should review the program information and confirm eligibility before submitting an application.

Question: What types of nonprofit programs does Sparklight fund?
Answer: The Charitable Giving Fund focuses on education and digital literacy, hunger relief and food insecurity, and community development. Previous grants have also supported child and senior advocacy, housing and rent assistance, workforce development, programs for veterans and individuals with disabilities and other community-based initiatives.

Question: How much does Sparklight give to nonprofits each year?
Answer: Sparklight awards $250,000 annually through its Charitable Giving Fund. Since the program began in 2020, more than $1.3 million has been awarded to nonprofit organizations.

Question: How many nonprofits have received Sparklight grants?
Answer: More than 300 nonprofit organizations have received grants since the Charitable Giving Fund was established in 2020.

Question: Where can nonprofits apply for a Sparklight grant?
Answer: Organizations can find additional information and application details on the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund website.

RESOURCES

Charitable Giving Fund: Application information and program details
Sparklight services: Internet and mobile connectivity information